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This past weekend, we hinted at some exciting news for Dr. Dan’s Skin Care — and today, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with Bass Pro Shops to bring the entire line of Dr. Dan’s Skin Care products to select stores.

This is a significant step for us, and the culmination of two years of work in the outdoor industry beginning with the sponsorship of our first professional angler, Danny DeVries, in 2014. Since then, we’ve been traveling the country, educating anglers about better skin care, and attracting the attention of some of professional angling’s stars and legends, including Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, Peter Miller, Mike Iaconelli, Scott Martin and Jimmy Nelson. Our efforts have been recognized by a number of publications, including GAFF Magazine, FLW and Golf Forum, and our products were recently promoted to a national audience on NBC’s TODAY show.

If you’d like to join us in celebrating this milestone, we’ll be holding an official launch event on June 6th at 2:00pm at the Bass Pro Shops location in Cincinnati featuring the iconic Peter Miller, host of NBC Sports’ “Bass 2 Billfish”. We’ll be discussing Dr. Dan’s Skin Care products and the importance of protecting your skin.

Here’s the full list of Bass Pro locations where you can find Dr. Dan’s products:

No stores near you? Not to worry! Use our Store Locator to find the nearest location to buy Dr. Dan’s products or order CortiBalm.

Dr. Dan’s Skin Care was founded by a dermatologist in private practice, and brought to the market by M&L Solutions of Milan, Indiana. All of the Dr. Dan’s Skin Care products are made in the USA, gluten free, and safe for the entire family.

Winter sports enthusiasts are at increased risk for overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The combination of higher altitude and UV rays reflected by the snow puts skiers and snowboarders at an increased risk of sun damage, and ultimately skin cancer. More than 90 percent of all skin cancers are associated with sun exposure.

“It’s easy to associate winter with frostbite and windburn, but most people are unaware that UV rays can be every bit as damaging on the slopes as on the beach,” said Perry Robins, MD, President, The Skin Cancer Foundation. “With the winter sports season ahead of us, it’s more important than ever to take proper precautions on the slopes.”

Higher altitude means increased risk of sun-induced skin damage, since UV radiation exposure increases 4 to 5 percent with every 1,000 feet above sea level. At an altitude of 9,000 to 10,000 feet, UV radiation may be 35 to 45 percent more intense than at sea level. In addition, snow reflects up to 80 percent of the UV light from the sun, meaning that you are often hit by the same rays twice. This only increases the risk for damage.

Both snow and strong wind can wear away sunscreen and reduce its effectiveness, so you have to take extra precautions. To protect your skin from the bitter cold, heavy winds and winter sun, follow these important sun protection tips:

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher whenever you spend extended time outdoors. Apply 30 minutes before hitting the slopes. Be aware that the sun’s reflection off the snow is strong even on cloudy days. (Up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can penetrate clouds.)

Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly to all exposed skin – most skiers and snowboarders do not use enough. You should apply at least a teaspoon to the face.

Use a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin. Winter conditions can be particularly harsh on the skin.

Be sure to cover often-missed spots: the lips, ears, around the eyes, and on the neck, the underside of chin, scalp and hands.

Reapply every two hours, and immediately after heavy sweating.

Always wear a lip balm with an SPF 15 or higher – lips are very sensitive.

Carry a travel-sized sunscreen and lip balm with you on the slopes. Reapply on the chairlift, especially after a long, snow-blown run.

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It’s November again, which means that across much of America, pleasant summer and autumn weather is being replaced by the cold, dry, windy weather of winter. With that weather comes dry chapped lips and skin caused by low humidity and windy conditions. For outdoor enthusiasts, that typically means chapped lips and dry, chapped fingers and hands. The pain associated with these conditions makes participation in all sports and outdoor activities more difficult.

The primary cause of drier, reddened and cracking skin is the lower humidity, the winter wind and the lower temperatures. These conditions dry out your lips, creating a natural urge to apply moisturizers or lick the lips frequently. Licking your lips results in more cracks and irritation, and more licking — a very vicious cycle. The change in weather also dries the skin on your hands, resulting in cracks around your nails. This can make even the most mundane daily tasks quite painful.

There are several things you can do to prevent chapped, painful lips and hands:

Natural oils on your skin help to hold moisture, whereas showers and harsh soaps act to remove those oils. By taking warm showers and using mild soaps you can help retain some of the natural oils on your skin.

Wear water proof clothing and warm, comfortable, water resistant shoes as well.

Apply moisturizers and sunscreen to prevent wind and sun damage.

For areas of cracked, reddened and painful lips and skin apply products that contain 1% Hydrocortisone. The Hydrocortisone acts by reducing the inflammation associated with chapped lips and dry, scaling skin. It heals the chapped skin and cracked areas on your lips and fingers making the harsh weather more tolerable. It is also effective for fever blisters, chapped skin due to lip licking (especially in children), allergies to lipstick, and effects of chemicals in other lip balms that may cause painful, irritated lips.

Applying lotion that contains 1% Hydrocortisone can also reduce the scaling and dryness associated with winter weather. As an ingredient, it helps to make skin moisturizers more effective by healing the cracked areas on your skin.

When the winter weather makes your skin and lips miserable, reach for Dr. Dan’s Cortibalm, the only lip balm with 1% hydrocortisone and Dr. Dan’s Hand Lotion for softer, more comfortable lips and skin.

We spend a huge amount of time out in the sun. I’ve been told that skin cancer is a leading cause of death for people in our business. Much of it could be avoided if we just took the time to protect ourselves.

You’ll notice that many of the photographs you see on this site and others show anglers covered from head to toe. We wear gloves, hats with sun capes, long pants and sun buffs. There’s a reason for that. Overexposure to the sun is not healthy. There’s nothing manly about sunburn.

Some anglers have said they don’t want to wear all that clothing. They think it’s probably hot and uncomfortable. If you buy good stuff, it won’t bother you at all. I wear it all the time without any discomfort. Most of the time I don’t even know I’m wearing it.

The final thing about skin care is to always use some form of sunblock. Make it a part of your morning grooming routine before you leave your room or your home. I do. Use whatever brand you want but make sure it’s a first-class product. I use Doctor Dan’s. I’m well satisfied with it.

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Scott Martin is excited to announce that he has teamed up with Dr. Dan’s, which is quickly becoming the first and only choice for skin care and UV protection for avid anglers.

“When you spend as much time on the water as my family and I do, having the best possible protection from the suns damaging UV rays is my first priority. Plus, dry lips and hands are a given. With Dr. Dan’s now added to our gear, we know we’re protected. Their line of products is strong enough to allow me to focus on fishing, not dry or irritated skin, plus their products are safe enough that my entire family can use them” said Scott.

Headquartered in Milan, IN (inspiration for the film classic Hoosiers), Dr. Dan’s is proud to say that its products are made in the USA. They were developed by dermatologist Dr. Dan Viders, whose first product, CortiBalm, was created out of a need to provide safe and effective products for his patients, many of whom suffered severe side effects from the medication Accutane (including extreme dry skin and cracked, swollen, and painfully dry lips). Dr. Viders was so incredibly disappointed with the lip care options that were available that he decided to develop his own solution; once CortiBalm was completed he turned his attention to other skin care areas. Dr. Dan’s line of products is especially effective against dryness, sensitivity, chapping, windburn, and sunburn. Outdoor enthusiasts can find Dr. Dan’s products online (http://www.drdanslipbalm.com), or at local retailers by visiting their store locator.

About Dr. Dan’s
In 2001, Dr. Dan Viders patented his first product, Cortibalm® and since that time, Dr. Dan’s has worked diligently to combine natural ingredients and healing compounds into professional-quality skincare products for those suffering from harsh skin conditions. Their latest product is a true broad spectrum sun block, which contains the natural minerals zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and is water resistant enough you can actually apply it underwater.

“We’re very excited to be partnering with Scott Martin who will be an important spokesperson for Dr. Dan’s through all of his media channels (television, digital and social), as well as through his involvement as one of the top tournament anglers on the Walmart FLW Tour. With his proven credibility and loyal fan base, it’s going to be a win-win for all of us in getting out the word about the importance of protecting our families form the harmful effects of the sun” stated Keith Pittman.

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This month’s true story comes from Cecilia Henson, who has long suffered from allergic reactions to mosquito bites.

Hi, my name is Cecilia Henson and this message is regarding the Dr. Dan’s Anti-itch Stick and how it has helped me immensely these last few days. I was relaxing in the backyard with my friend, Danny Devries, when I abruptly started to itch my leg and I immediately knew I had been bit by a mosquito. Being allergic to them, I suffer all summer long with tennis ball sized swells on my legs that are consistently itching for days. Normally, I take a Benadryl and rub cortisone cream on the bumps almost hourly while resisting the urge to itch. So, I asked Danny if he had any cortisone that I could use and, surprisingly enough, he gave me the Anti-itch Stick. Never having heard of Dr. Dan’s products before, I was skeptical but very relieved and desperate at the same time. I rubbed the Anti- itch stick on all three mosquito bites and it worked instantly, alleviating both the itch and the swelling. I was in complete disbelief! Nothing has ever worked this well. I will always continue to purchase Dr. Dan’s from now on and recommend it to everyone I know.

Got a true story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Leave it in the comments, or send us an email at info@drdanslipbalm.com.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun is the primary cause of skin cancer, and that means that those who work outside most of the time are at high risk for this disease. However, the dangers of skin cancer in this industry have often been neglected.

Follow these prevention guidelines for outdoor workers below to stay safe in the sun:

Outside jobs can sometimes be done inside or moved to a shady location. A temporary shelter can be erected or trees and buildings used for protection.

A shady spot should be available for lunch and coffee breaks.

Reorganize the job so tasks requiring outdoor work get done in the morning before 10 am and after 4 pm, to avoid the hours of greatest sun intensity.

Wear protective clothing and cover the skin.

Long-sleeved, closely-woven shirts and long trousers or skirts provide the best protection.

Avoid clothes that you can see light through. If light is getting through, the ultraviolet radiation is getting through as well.

If shorts are worn, a pair that approaches the knee will offer more protection than a shorter pair.

A collar will protect the skin on the back of the neck.

Wear a hat and sunglasses

A hat will keep the sun off the face, neck and ears. It will also protect bald spots.

Broad-brimmed hats are best. The brim should be at least 3 inches wide.

If a lot of bending is required, have a flap on the back of the hat, which will keep the sun off the back of the neck.

Hardhats can have a flap or extra brim fitted to them.

Use sunglasses or safety glasses that filter out UV rays.

Use an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen before going outdoors.

Use a water-resistant sunscreen when working with water or when perspiring.

Some substances increase the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. These include industrial chemicals such as asphalt and diphenyls, and some medications. A water-resistant sunscreen will help give protection when there is likely to be skin contact with these substances.

Choose a stick lotion form of sunscreen; sprays and gels often contain ingredients related to cancer or others that break down on exposure to the sun. Sprays can also be inhaled into your lungs and cause other problems.

Reapply sunscreen every two hours. If sweating freely, reapply more often.

Make sure the face, lips, neck, ears, arms and back of the hands are protected.

Ultraviolet radiation bounces off water, sand, concrete, light-colored surfaces and snow. People who work near these areas will need to take extra care.

TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas is back, and this week it’s all about her favorite quick fixes for fall, including a moisturizing lip balm, lip oil remover, a pre-shampoo mask and a 3-in-1 top: cardigan, tank and scarf.

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